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War in Yemen
GB 891 RAS BMM-RAS BMM/12-RAS BMM/12/2-RAS BMM/12/2/3 · File · 21st Dec 1966 - 22nd Dec 1966
Part of Royal Asiatic Society Richard Burton Memorial Medal

Two articles by Wilfred Thesiger in a series War in Yemen. The Article for 21 December is entitled "Disenchantment with the Egyptians". The Article for 22 December is entitled "Tribesmen acknowledge the Imam's rule".

Thesiger Sir Wilfred Patrick 1910-2003
GB 891 RAS BMM-RAS BMM/12-RAS BMM/12/1-RAS BMM/12/1/1 · File · 5th Jan 1966
Part of Royal Asiatic Society Richard Burton Memorial Medal

Letter from Wilfred Thesiger to the President, Royal Asiatic Society to express his honour on being awarded the Burton Memorial Medal. He writes that he is also honoured to be asked to give a lecture but will be travelling and therefore unable to undertake this until 1967.

Thesiger Sir Wilfred Patrick 1910-2003
GB 891 RAS BMM-RAS BMM/12-RAS BMM/12/1-RAS BMM/12/1/2 · File · 25th Apr 1966
Part of Royal Asiatic Society Richard Burton Memorial Medal

Letter from Wilfred Thesiger to the President, Royal Asiatic Society, to agree with the proposed inscription for the Medal. He plans to be back in London towards the end of November and will contact when he has firmer plans.

Thesiger Sir Wilfred Patrick 1910-2003
GB 891 RAS BMM-RAS BMM/12-RAS BMM/12/1-RAS BMM/12/1/3 · File · 12th Jan 1967
Part of Royal Asiatic Society Richard Burton Memorial Medal

Letter from Wilfred Thesiger to Sir Harold Bailey to apologise for leaving Professor Twitchett's lecture early due to his mother's ill health. He writes that she also wishes to convey her apologies for causing a disturbance. He reiterates his honour at being awarded the Burton Memorial Medal.

Thesiger Sir Wilfred Patrick 1910-2003